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A dockside daydream with a fenced yard

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A two-story white building with a balcony, a porch, and a sign that reads "Palm Cottage."
A wooden pier extending into a calm body of water, with a covered shelter at the end.
A coastal residential area with houses, docks, and boats.
A wooden deck with a striped umbrella, a table, chairs, and a potted plant.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a rocking chair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Isle of Palms Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Isle of Palms, SC
  • Place, Isle of Palms Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sullivan's Island Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Fourth Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Studio

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Second Floor Bath

Second Floor Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Isle of Palms

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Palm Boulevard, a neighborhood in Isle of Palms. USS Yorktown and Charleston Music Hall are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Patriots Point and South Carolina Aquarium. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
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Isle of Palms, SC

What's nearby

  • Isle of Palms Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Breach Inlet - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Front Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sullivan's Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Windjammer (The) - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 24 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Acme Lowcountry Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Refuge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay @ Palm Cottage on Isle of Palms! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A dockside daydream with a fenced yard?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A dockside daydream with a fenced yard on Nov 16, 2026 start from $586, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Stay @ Palm Cottage on Isle of Palms!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay @ Palm Cottage on Isle of Palms!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay @ Palm Cottage on Isle of Palms! located?

Located in Palm Boulevard, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Isle of Palms Beach, Front Beach, and Sullivan's Island Beach. Breach Inlet and Windjammer (The) are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful, with charm like you can't find anymore on Isle of Palms. A real gem of a house with older touches. The dock on the backwater is amazing to watch all of the wildlife come and go.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Stay @ Palm Cottage on Isle of Palms! on Oct 8, 2026
Hi Lindsay! Thank you so much for the ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the charm and character of this beautiful Isle of Palms home. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the amazing dock and watching the wildlife along the backwater. It sounds like you found a true gem! Thank you for choosing Charleston Coast Vacations, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This older home has been remodeled well and has charm. It was clean and comfortable.The dock was a great place to hang out after you wash it from the little gulls hanging out. The door to the dock needs to be rehung so that the dock could be locked to be more secure. A new sprayer for the hose would make it easier to clean up.Overall the property was a nice place and great location to base a good vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Stay @ Palm Cottage on Isle of Palms! on Nov 1, 2026
Hi Renae! Thank you for the ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the charm of the home, comfortable accommodations, and convenient location. It’s great to hear the dock was a favorite spot to relax and enjoy your time by the water! We appreciate your feedback regarding the dock door and outdoor hose sprayer and will be sure to share these suggestions with our property management team for review. Thank you for choosing Charleston Coast Vacations, and we hope to welcome you back for another wonderful vacation soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having access to the dock and beach was perfect - cute home with a lot of character. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2026
Thank you for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, Emily! We're so grateful you chose Charleston Coast Vacations for your getaway and we'd love to welcome you back to the coast again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, dock was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the great location and loved the dock. We’d be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms, enjoyed the waterway dock!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the dock and found the rooms clean and comfortable. It’s such a peaceful spot by the water, we’re happy you got to experience it. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is charming and unique. The beds are comfortable and the AC keeps it cool. Our family loved having the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the charm of the home, the comfy beds, and a cool retreat thanks to the AC. Sounds like the dock was a big hit too — we’re so glad your family made great memories here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach bungalow getaway

Great beach cottage with plenty of space for a group of 9 of us! Close to the beach and Sullivan’s island. Dock was a nice touch and we watched a couple nice sunsets. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spaciousness, proximity to the beach, and the dock for watching sunsets. It’s wonderful that your group had a memorable stay. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a family weekend

We gathered together for a post Christmas family weekend and it was the perfect spot! The house was clean, spacious, and welcoming. The proximity to the beach was great, as was the dock access. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our home was the perfect spot for your post-Christmas family weekend. It's fantastic that you found the house clean, spacious, and welcoming, and that you enjoyed the beach proximity and dock access. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we would love to welcome you back for another memorable stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very enjoyable experience. Clean, but could you a little additional maintenance (doorhandles loose in upstairs bathroom, clean AC filter in guest house).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 3, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re so glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay and found the property clean. We appreciate you noting the minor maintenance items, and our team has addressed those to ensure everything is in great condition for future guests. We hope to host you again soon for another wonderful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Stay

Enjoyed our first trip to Isle of Palms! House was plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 3 children (4,2,2). Already discussing our next trip to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

Quiet Location that has wonderful character with the age of the home. It worked perfect for my stay and the dock was a huge bonus for the stay. Loved it and will look to rent again. Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Beach

This cottge was the absolute best. Everything in the description was accurate. The location could not have been better. We will definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, new dock was awesome

Great location and plenty of space for extended family. Dock was just rebuilt and was amazing - great for fishing and watching dolphins. Suite above garage had a strong musty scent that was bothersome... other than the normal "charm" of an older home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

We enjoyed this quaint older home with very comfortable beds and couches. The kitchen was original with updated appliances. The location near Breach Inlet was great. We could walk on the IOP beach or cross the bridge and walk on Sullivan’s Island. The dock on the creek was amazing with beautiful sunset views. The yard for the dog was very convenient. I think the number of outdoor spaces with comfortable furniture was definitely a plus as was the well appointed separate in-law suite.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 10, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Palm Cottage and found it so comfortable and well-appointed. We're delighted you appreciated the convenient location, the beautiful creek dock with its sunset views, and the ample outdoor spaces perfect for relaxing. We're also glad your dog enjoyed the yard! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great beach rental

Check in process was a breeze, property very clean and amply supplied, fantastic location and dock was amazing! Only complaint was there is not way to access fence in yard from the house so we had to constantly leash dogs and there were multiple pickets missing from fence where dogs could escape along side very busy road. There was no break with managing dogs...I should have kenneled them, it was not much of a vacation from that perspective.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful authentic property

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful house. The rooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated. All the porches and the in-law apt gave us ways to all be together or go to our own little areas for some alone time. We enjoyed the dock and had numerous dolphin encounters kayaking and paddle boarding. It was also the perfect place to take your glass of wine, etc. and watch the sunset. My only complaints are that I didn’t realize how busy the street was that you have to cross to get to the dock. Think twice if you have little ones. Also the whole time we were there they were finishing work on the house next door. They started at 8:00 am every morning hammering, sawing, bob cat reverse beeps and this went on all day. They also blocked our driveway several times but were very nice and prompt when we asked them to move. All in all we had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Betty, Thank you for the review and we are so glad to hear you had a great stay. We do apologize for the construction, but luckily it has been completed! We are also updating and extending our dock to have full access to deep water all day. We look forward to your next visit to the island!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Holiday get away house

Overall this was a great rental property. The house is in a great neighborhood with easy walking access to the beach. The location is hard to beat. There is a nice outdoor space and lots of porches for relaxing. We were there in the winter and didn't use the porches as much as we would have in the summer. There was a little fenced in courtyard in the front. The house is older and settling, so the floor is very uneven upstairs. The house was missing a few stock items like oven mitts and draining towels. This property is managed by a large rental company. The communication was lacking. We had a problem with a bad fish oder in the refrigerator. Took them awhile to respond. We also tried to ask for a late departure and they never responded. Simply ignored multiple inquires. We also got a ticket for parking with our wheels on the road. So be careful where you park!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 30, 2025
Thank you for your detailed review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great neighborhood, easy access to the beach, and the outdoor space. Your feedback about the porches being less utilized in the winter is helpful for future guests. We apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay, particularly regarding the communication and responsiveness. We take these concerns seriously and will address them with our management team to improve our service moving forward as we are a small locally owned company. We also appreciate your notes about the missing items and will work to ensure our properties are fully stocked for guests. Regarding the parking ticket, we encourage all guests to double-check parking regulations to avoid any issues. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Vacation House

An incredible property. The perfect beach house in a great location. Truly a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, loved having the private dock!

Extremely clean, comfortable furniture, well stocked with the feel of a well cared for home. Our three generation family gathering was very enjoyable. In fact, everyone said they preferred IOP to Hilton Head and Outer Banks from past summer trips. The young people loved having their jet skis across the street and spent many hours wake boarding any time of day - the dock is great and accessible at all tide levels. They saw many dolphins on their rides. If you venture to the other side of the main channel with your boats do be mindful of the tides and the sandbars. The older crowd enjoyed the front porch swing and the proximity to shopping and cultural events in Charleston and many restaurant selections nearby in Mount Pleasant. The beach walkers enjoyed the smooth sand from the bridge a block from the rental all the way past downtown IOP (great pit stop for clean public restrooms and water fountain) for miles to the other end of the island. We also enjoyed riding bikes over the bridge on Sullivan’s island or into IOP downtown for beachside rooftop beverages. Happy hour was also enjoyed at the Boathouse a block away on the rooftop bar watching dolphins (dinner inside was overpriced). We biked to beach access 3 most days which was a short easy trip or rode further into town to the county beach when the teenagers wanted to be around more people their age. Very nice to be within walking and riding distance to downtown IOP. Absolutely loved our first visit to IOP and would definitely chose this rental again. I do agree with other renters that there is a slight musty smell in the apartment over the garage but it did not bother the guests we had staying there and they loved the private space. It was great to have a second refrigerator over there. We loved all the decks and the front porch was a wonderful gathering spot. The yard is beautiful and the hammock was also very popular. It was fun to stay in a historic home and imagine what the island was like in its early years. The tilt to some of the floors added to the special feel of the place, we absolutely loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location with dock

House was charming with all 4 bedrooms up steep stairs and slanting hallways. Kitchen was smaller than expected and had old appliances but we only cooked one night so it wasn’t a big deal. Having an extra beverage cooler in the kitchen was great. Sofas were very comfortable and the large dining table was great. The bedroom over the garage was nice but the AC didn’t work the great. Lots of parking available and even space for our boat trailer. Would definitely rent here again even with all the quirks of an older house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf weekend

Had a great time - house and location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 STARS!!

Beautiful inside and out!! This cottage is the perfect mix of classic cottage and modern needs! Decorated and furnished perfectly! The upstairs bathroom is a destination of its own. Have the extra unit over the garage was perfect for our family! Spaces for everyone! The dock is also a wonderful addition to the home! Perfect for sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property was in a great location, near the beach and had nice views. We found a couple of dirty dishes, but beyond that the place was clean. The house is old so some cabinets aren't perfect, but the bathrooms and appliances were all sufficient. I would definitely come back to the property, especially if I had a large group. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for boat owners

Very convenient dock access! One bedroom had bunk beds instead of trundle, but it was not an issue for us. We enjoyed the side yard as well
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and great location

Home was in a great location and very charming. I loved the hammock in the yard and the front porch swing the best. The house was a bit choppy for me I prefer much more modern open spaces however still very nice and accommodating. The cottage over the garage was lovely that is where my husband and I stayed the only recommendation I would have been as a woman it was very hard to get ready in that bathroom without a front view mirror, minor details. We had such great access to the beach went there most evenings and mornings for walks and sunset and loved the restaurant walking distance across the street. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
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